Utah Thanksgiving

I forgot to take pictures of the dinner...but I did take pictures of the aftermath. Here is one load of dishes....


and here is the other.

We had Thanksgiving with Mike's parents and it was an enjoyable feast. Our turkey turned out so moist...I think it must have been because I didn't cook a monstrous bird.

We went to the Van Slooten's for pie and the raisin tradition to say what we are thankful for. I am most thankful this Thanksgiving to be able to walk and for Mike and all his patience.

Western Washington Thanksgiving

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving at the Richards' new home in Bonney Lake. There was lots of time to visit as the turkey was not cooperating and wasn't done when we thought it would be. We ate at 5 instead of 3. It was a wonderful gathering of family and we all had a great time.

Great Concert!

After a long drought, Alan and I were able to attend a really great concert. Emily joined the Puget Sound Symphony Orchestra, which is under the direction of Alan Shen (an acquaintance from Tacoma Youth Symphony days). She can't play with them too long, but will probably stay through the next concert due to #12 grandchild in the oven. They played exceptionally well and it was a thoroughly outstanding performance. I wish everyone could have been there, especially Andrew who was home babysitting due to some last minute changes. You can't really see Emily in the picture, but she was there when I started the shot!

Monitors Galore

Here is Mike's early Christmas/Birthday present to himself. He built himself a new computer and talked me into letting him get 3 monitors. He is in heaven and I don't think I'll be able to get him out of his office.